Bodywork Shiatsu: Bringing the Art of Finger Pressure to the Massage Table
Author: Carl Dubitsky
For the first time, an expert in the Asian art of finger-pressure massage shifts the practice of shiatsu from the floor to the massage table--increasing the comfort of the patient, conserving the energy of the therapist, and augmenting the effects of the treatment. Skillfully integrating current Western scientific research with traditional energetic concepts and techniques of shiatsu, Carl Dubistsky provides a new perspective on this ancient healing art. His analysis of the muscular anatomy of the points and pathways is unique in Western literature, making shiatsu techniques more accessible and comprehensible to health professionals and bodyworkers of all schools.
BodyWork Shiatsu grounds its discussion of shiatsu in a thorough review of traditional Asian medical theory, explaining the concepts of yin and yang, the five elements, and the flow of life energy, qi, along with the meridians of the body. These concepts form the basis of the health professional's approach to examination and treatment. The heart of the book contains detailed instructions in applying shiatsu to the massage table--from basic finger technique to choosing equipment--with specific recommendations for treating each part of the body. The fruit of the author's many years of immersion in both Eastern and Western systems of massage, BodyWork Shiatsu is an invaluable aid to all those interested in advanced applications of shiatsu as well as those wishing to incorporate basic principles of finger-pressure massage into their health-care practice.
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Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror: Martial Arts in Women's Lives
Author: Stephanie T Hopp
• Twenty-four women martial artists discuss the physical and spiritual challenges of martial arts training and how it helps bring meaning and purpose to their lives
• Women aged 12 to 83 are interviewed on the importance and meaning of martial arts in their lives.
• Explores in-depth why many women are dedicating themselves to the martial arts.
• An inspiration for anyone concerned with enhancing the physical, spiritual, and social dimensions of life, and for those interested in women's self-defense and safety.
Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror explores in depth how, why, and to what effect considerable numbers of women are dedicating themselves to the martial arts. The twenty-four women interviewed here discuss the physical and spiritual challenges of martial arts training and how it helps to bring meaning and purpose to their lives. Their disciplines include T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Aikido, Capoeira, Wing Chun, Judo, Kajukenbo, Jujutsu, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kung Fu, and their backgrounds are equally diverse. Some were accomplished athletes before beginning, while others had never been comfortable with their physical bodies until discovering the martial arts. All have received deep spiritual nourishment through their practice, integrating and healing their bodies and minds as well as enriching community bonds. Those interested in women's studies will find a wonderful sample of contemporary American women who speak articulately about the forces that have shaped their lives.
Journal of ... Eastern Health & Fitness
An intriguing gracefully written book of interviews . . . Hoppe knows what questions to ask in order to help herself—and us—probe the discoveries and mysteries that come with the serious pursuit of a martial art on all its levels. This is a book about training the mind, body, and spirit, and has something to offer anyone striving for excellence in any field. . . . Women are influencing the face and direction of the martial arts. . . . Sharp Spear Crystal Mirror is an important contribution to this movement. It recognizes the work of a number of outstanding women and is helping to spread their knowledge and wisdom. Anyone engaged in martial arts—male or female, student or teacher—can deepen and reinforce their experience with this book. And those considering taking up the study will be inspired to do so.
What People Are Saying
Coleen Gragen
I see women coming to the martial arts as a young movement, a new growth in the martial arts that will transform it forever in a very deep way. The martial arts will never be the same again for this influence, and that's been what my life has been about, sitting right on that cusp and being engaged in that process. (Coleen Gragen, fifth-degree black belt Kajukenbo instructor)
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